Longwood Foundation Inc
EIN 510066734 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$605.8M
796 grants · $67.3M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$163K
typical big bets · $75K–$400K
grant size
29%
balanced · 151/529 multi-year
repeat
$967.5M
Assets (2024)
529
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ELEUTHERE I DU PONT II
Phone
(302) 683-8200
Deadlines
MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1
How to Apply
GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WWW.LONGWOODFOUNDATION.ORG FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES SPECIFIED.
Restrictions
GENERALLY LIMITED TO DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71.2M | $637.1M | $18.5M | 114 |
| 2017 | $62.2M | $687.8M | $36.0M | 111 |
| 2018 | $127.4M | $715.1M | $58.5M | 114 |
| 2020 | $45.0M | $811.0M | $53.1M | 82 |
| 2021 | $54.7M | $993.9M | $107.6M | 129 |
| 2022 | $46.5M | $774.1M | $118.2M | 72 |
| 2023 | $103.4M | $807.1M | $28.7M | 91 |
| 2024 | $95.6M | $967.5M | $15.5M | 83 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 796 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$75K
Median
$163K
Average
$761K
75th Pctl
$400K
Maximum
$48.1M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
DP
Dr M. Lynne DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
TW
Timothy B. Weymouth
5 yrs
Trustee
NR
Natalie A. DU P. Reese
4 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
DP
Dr M. Lynne DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
TW
Timothy B. Weymouth
5 yrs
Trustee
NR
Natalie A. DU P. Reese
4 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
DP
Dr M. Lynne DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
TW
Timothy B. Weymouth
5 yrs
Trustee
NR
Natalie A. DU P. Reese
4 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DP
Dr M. Lynne DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
TW
Timothy B. Weymouth
5 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
NR
Natalie A. DU P. Reese
4 yrs
Trustee
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
DP
Dr M. Lynn DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
DC
David L. Craven
4 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
TW
Timothy B. Weymouth
5 yrs
Trustee
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
DP
Dr M. Lynn DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
DC
David L. Craven
4 yrs
Trustee
DP
Dr M. Lynn DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
DC
David L. Craven
4 yrs
Trustee
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
DP
Dr M. Lynn DU Pont
4 yrs
Vice President & Trustee
Leadership
CC
Charles L. Copeland
8+ yrs
Chairman & Trustee
Leadership
EP
Eleuthere I. DU Pont II
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
ES
ELI R. Sharp
8+ yrs
Treasurer & Trustee
Leadership
CM
Croderick Maroney
8+ yrs
Secretary & Trustee
Leadership
GC
Gerret Van S. Copeland
8+ yrs
Trustee
DC
David L. Craven
4 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (796 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $48,073,328 | 2022-2052 FINANCING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $46,750,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $46,488,099 | ASSISTANCE WITH DEBT SERVICE. | 2024 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $40,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $33,000,000 | MAIN FOUNTAIN GARDEN PROJECT. | 2016 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $22,000,000 | CONSTRUCTION FUNDING. | 2017 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $16,000,000 | SPECIAL PROJECT | 2020 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $16,000,000 | CAPITAL PROJECTS | 2021 |
| Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | $16,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $13,230,000 | CAPITAL PROJECTS | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $11,000,000 | MAIN FOUNTAIN GARDEN PROJECT. | 2016 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $11,000,000 | MAIN FOUNTAIN GARDEN RENOVATIONS. | 2017 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $11,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $8,000,000 | WEST CONSERVATORY AND VISITORS CENTER RENOVATIONS | 2020 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $8,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | $8,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | $8,000,000 | LONGWOOD REIMAGINED CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | $8,000,000 | LONGWOOD REIMAGINED PROJECT | 2024 |
| Delaware Community Foundation - Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $7,500,000 | OPERATING AND CAPITAL SUPPORT. | 2017 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $4,600,000 | DEBT SERVICE | 2021 |
| Delaware Community Foundation - Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $4,300,000 | OPERATING FUNDS | 2016 |
| Delaware Community Foundation - Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $4,225,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Longwood Gardens | Wilmington, DE | $3,500,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $2,637,841 | SUPPORT FOR DEBT SERVICE. | 2024 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | $2,300,000 | DEBT SERVICE | 2020 |
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